Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has clarified the distinct roles of Ripple, XRP, and the XRP Ledger (XRPL) in a recent discussion. Ripple, founded in 2012, focuses on developing enterprise solutions for financial institutions, while XRP is a digital asset designed for fast, low-cost cross-border transactions. Garlinghouse emphasized that XRP operates as an open-source digital asset, separate from Ripple's enterprise activities. Garlinghouse highlighted that the XRPL is an open-source network where independent developers contribute alongside Ripple. He stressed the importance of distinguishing between Ripple's corporate activities and the broader XRPL ecosystem to prevent misconceptions about ownership and development. The CEO also noted that XRP's consensus mechanism allows for faster and more scalable transactions compared to Bitcoin and Ethereum. Garlinghouse's remarks aimed to address confusion among investors who may mistake XRP holdings for company shares, underscoring the need for education on the separation between Ripple's enterprise focus and XRP's role in global finance.